Chilled Fruit And Yogurt Snack Aka Fruit Soup Recipes

CHILLED YOGURT SOUP WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Steam the spinach until just wilted, about two minutes. Rinse with cold water, squeeze out excess water and chop. Set aside.
• In a mortar and pestle, combine the garlic and a generous pinch of salt; mash to a paste. Stir into the yogurt. Add the water, and stir together. Add the cumin seeds, and stir in the spinach and chickpeas. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill several hours. If desired, add the lemon juice. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh dill or parsley and an optional drizzle of olive oil.

CHILLED STRAWBERRY YOGURT SOUP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the strawberries, 1 cup yogurt, confectioners' sugar, orange juice concentrate and extract; cover and process until blended. Garnish each serving with a dollop of remaining yogurt.

CHILLED FRUIT SOUP TO GO WITH YOGURT - WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• Combine all berries and orange juice beverage in a food processor. Purée on medium-high power until semi-smooth and liquified. Stir in diced apple and yogurt until fully incorporated. Transfer to a thermos or plastic container with a secure lid. Keep fruit soup chilled until ready to eat. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

CHILLED YOGURT-SPINACH SOUP WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Stir together cucumbers, half the yogurt, 3/4 cup broth, the pieces of scallions, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic; cook until just golden, about 1 minute. Add spinach; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir into yogurt mixture.
• Working in batches, puree mixture in a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in remaining yogurt, the onion, and lemon juice. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, put remaining cup broth, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp; cook until pink and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Refrigerate the shrimp, covered, until cold, about 1 hour. Divide the soup and shrimp among 4 bowls. Garnish with julienned scallions.

CHILLED FRUIT AND YOGURT SNACK (AKA FRUIT SOUP)

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor combine one carton of yogurt, peaches, strawberries, orange juice and nutmeg.
• Cover and blend until smooth.
• Pour mixture into a bowl.
• Stir in remaining yogurt and mix well.
• Garnish with sliced strawberries if desired and serve immediately.